When to go · Nuuk
Nuuk in October
Mixed month. Cold, short days; some tours end.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 2°C36°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greenland overall
Verdict
Cold, short days; some tours end.
Weather in October
- NuukHighs around 2 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 36 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Nuuk and the southwest coast, Greenland · Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiutcool
Maritime: winters around −8 °C, summers 5–10 °C; fog and wind can ground flights any time.Maritime: winters around 18 °F, summers 41–50 °F; fog and wind can ground flights any time.
Autumn season
Colours, berries and the return of the northern lights.
Watch: Weather changes fast; some tours end.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Autumn colours
Late August to September · Hillsides and fjord
Berry picking and quieter trails; boats may run less.
Northern lights season
Sep–Mar
Evening tours sell out on clear nights.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Low
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Low
Greenland overall: Storms and short days; many tours stop.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket